Barbecue cooking should feel generous, relaxed and full of flavour—not like a military operation involving twenty separate jars. This complete guide brings together five of our boldest BBQ and smokehouse seasonings, with 30 recipes for ribs, burgers, steaks, skewers, smoky beans, easy sides and plenty of meat-free favourites.

Whether the sun is shining or the oven is doing the work, pick the mood you fancy and let the seasoning take care of the complicated bit.

🔥 Pick Your BBQ Personality

🍽️ The Easy BBQ Table Formula

You do not need twelve dishes to make a brilliant spread. Build yours from four simple parts:

1. Choose a centrepiece — ribs, steak, burgers, chicken or vegetable skewers.
2. Add something smoky — baked beans, wedges, charred corn or a warm traybake.
3. Bring freshness — crunchy slaw, salsa, salad, herbs or a squeeze of citrus.
4. Finish with a sauce or dip — yoghurt dip, chimichurri, burger sauce or your favourite relish.

Outdoor route: cook the centrepiece and skewers over the coals. Indoor route: use a hot griddle, air fryer or oven. The flavour still shows up beautifully.

🍖 BBQ Beasty: Big, Bold & Brilliantly Sticky

BBQ Beasty is the one for full-on barbecue flavour: smoky, savoury, gently sweet and made for caramelised edges. It is equally happy on meat, prawns, halloumi or a bubbling dish of macaroni cheese.

Six BBQ Beasty recipes

• BBQ Beasty Sticky Pork Ribs
• BBQ Beasty Chicken Drumsticks & Charred Corn
• BBQ Beasty Beef Burgers & Smoky Onions
• BBQ Beasty Prawn & Pineapple Skewers
• BBQ Beasty Halloumi & Pepper Skewers
• BBQ Beasty Macaroni Cheese

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🥩 Steak Spice: Rich, Peppery & Deeply Savoury

Steak Spice makes a cracking crust on steak, but it is far too useful to keep for one ingredient. Mushrooms love it, creamy sauces welcome it and vegetable burgers gain instant savoury depth.

Six Steak Spice recipes

• Steak Spice Sirloin with Garlic Herb Butter
• Steak Spice Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff
• Steak Spice Ciabatta with Caramelised Onions
• Steak Spice Beef Kebabs with Chimichurri
• Steak Spice Portobello Burgers with Blue Cheese
• Steak Spice Creamy Mushrooms on Sourdough

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🍊 Gammon Rub: Sweet, Savoury & Family-Friendly

Gammon Rub brings warm savoury flavour with a gentle sweetness that works beautifully with pork, honey, mustard and citrus. The leftovers are every bit as useful—fold them through pasta, hash or a cheesy quiche.

Six Gammon Rub recipes

• Gammon Rub Honey, Mustard & Orange Roast
• Gammon Rub Steaks with Pineapple Salsa
• Gammon Rub Leek & Potato Traybake
• Gammon Rub Creamy Pea & Leek Pasta
• Gammon Rub Breakfast Hash
• Gammon Rub Cheddar & Spring Onion Quiche

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🫘 Smokey Bean: Meat-Free BBQ Magic

Smokey Bean proves that smokehouse food does not need meat to feel hearty. Stir it into beans, scatter it over vegetables, add it to a burger mix or use it to give eggs and halloumi a warm smoky lift.

Six Smokey Bean recipes

• Smokey Bean BBQ Baked Beans
• Smokey Bean Sausage & Butter Bean Casserole
• Smokey Bean Stuffed Peppers
• Smokey Bean Black Bean Burgers
• Smokey Bean Shakshuka with Baked Eggs
• Smokey Bean Halloumi & Courgette Traybake

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🔥 Bonfire Spice: Warm, Smoky & Wonderfully Versatile

Bonfire Spice has that cosy, just-cooked-over-the-fire character without needing an actual bonfire. Use it for quick sides, barbecue chicken, oily fish, salads and warming one-pot meals.

Six Bonfire Spice recipes

• Bonfire Spice Potato Wedges
• Bonfire Spice BBQ Chicken Thighs
• Bonfire Spice Mackerel Traybake
• Bonfire Spice Couscous Salad
• Bonfire Spice Yoghurt Dip
• Bonfire Spice Smoky Bean & Veg Stew

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💨 Want More Smoke?

A tiny pinch of Hickory Smoke Powder adds deep wood-smoke character to sauces, beans, marinades and homemade burger mixes. Start sparingly—you can always add more, but this little jar does not mess about.

🎁 Put the Whole Smokehouse in a Box

The Gourmet BBQ Smokehouse Gift Box is a lovely shortcut to bigger, bolder cooking—and a very good present for the person who always volunteers to stand by the barbecue. It brings a hand-picked smokehouse selection together in one handsome box, ready for weekend feasts and easy midweek dinners.

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❓ BBQ & Smokehouse Questions

Do I need an outdoor barbecue for these recipes?

Not at all. A hot oven, griddle pan or air fryer can create excellent caramelised edges. Use the barbecue when you fancy it and the kitchen when the British weather has other ideas.

How much seasoning should I use?

As a helpful starting point, use around 1–2 teaspoons per 250g of food, then adjust to taste. For wet marinades, mix the seasoning with a little oil, yoghurt or citrus juice.

Which blend is best for vegetarians?

Smokey Bean is a natural all-rounder, while BBQ Beasty is excellent with halloumi and Steak Spice gives mushrooms enormous depth. The name on the jar is a guide, not a set of handcuffs.

Can I prepare BBQ food in advance?

Yes. Marinate meat or sturdy vegetables in the fridge, make salads and sauces ahead, then bring chilled ingredients out only when needed. Always follow safe cooking and storage guidance.

Ready to Fire Up Dinner?

Pick one seasoning, choose a centrepiece and add two easy sides. That is all you need for a colourful, generous table—and with 30 recipes here, nobody has to eat the same bloody salmon or cauliflower every week. 🤣

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